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In Cleveland, co-op model finds hope in employers rooted in the city

James E. Causey

April 27, 2017 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

To combat the rapid decline in Cleveland's economy after the manufacturing collapse co-ops have stepped in. Co-ops help residents of poor neighborhoods find jobs, build stability and buy houses. They benefit other organizations by helping them to invest in the community.

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Kansas' Idea to Keep Businesses (and Small Towns) Alive When Owners Retire

Kaela Bamberger

April 04, 2017 |

Naked Capitalism |

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Response Location: United States, Concordia, Kansas

RedTire is a program operating in Kansas that helps coordinate the selling and buying of businesses. The service has proven critical in rural areas that often only have a single key entity, like a pharmacy, and would suffer greatly if it were to shut down. RedTire serves as a "matchmaking" service to assist these communities in finding new owners to take over at a fair price.

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‘Sweet' redemption through group farming

Mark Anthony D. Toldo

April 02, 2017 |

Philippine Daily Inquirer |

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Response Location: Philippines

In the Phillipines, the Agregarian Comprehensive Reform law passed in 1988 opened up the doors for farmers to own the land they worked, giving way to communal farms. Communal farms are a type of business model in which many farmers own and manage the land. One of those farms is the Minoro Isabel Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association. In 2016, the communal farm made a profit of $3.28 million, 90 percent of that was reinvested into the group.

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How trade unions pulled the brakes on Uber's bid to enter Tokyo

Nithin Coca

March 07, 2017 |

Equal Times |

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Response Location: Japan

Japan’s taxi unions don’t work together normally, but they are finding common cause as ride-sharing platforms such as Uber threaten to pull down wages for all drivers. In 2016, the unions banded together and organized a rally and public campaign, successfully pushing the government to oppose ride-sharing and maintain existing taxi regulations, at least in Japan’s major cities.

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Can Raton rise again?

Staci Matlock

November 24, 2016 |

The Santa Fe New Mexican |

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Response Location: United States, Raton, New Mexico

Raton, a town once surrounded by eight coal mines, now has a main street of boarded-up buildings. There is reason for optimism as the town diversifies its local economy, betting on "a mix of small manufacturing businesses, health care and specialty services, and hospitality for travelers" to endure the sudden decline in mining revenue. Its calculated revitalization may hold lessons for other towns.

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In New Mexico, a way out of the boom-bust cycle?

Leah Todd Lin

November 15, 2016 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Hobbs, New Mexico

Lea County, New Mexico felt the downfall of the oil industry deeply; now, towns like Hobbs rebuild their economic infrastructure by investing in alternative energy plants as well as affordable housing for its residents. The comprehensive approach builds the economic foundation of the community while ensuring that the people working in the town have access to affordable places to live.

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Great Falls parking district, rate increase considered

Jenn Rowell

September 20, 2016 |

Great Falls Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls parking system is not properly funded, and there are a number of improvements to parking structures that need to be made. An improvement district is now being proposed that will use the money made from parking meters to be used to fund repairs.

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Why the Maker Movement Matters: Agility

James Fallows

June 09, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

The Firstbuild "microfactory" in Louisville, Kentucky is one of many businesses across the country that, rather than focusing on giant consumer bases, aims to close the mind-to-market gap by investing in small, niche markets. This business model helps products get on shelves faster, reduces large capital investments, and reduces competition by honing in on specific, moderately sized markets.

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Why Birmingham Is Thriving in a County That's Bankrupt

Scott Latta

March 08, 2016 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Jefferson, Alabama

In Alabama’s largest city, a story of economic confidence in an unlikely place.

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How a 19th-Century Town Became a New Millennium Marvel

Colin Woodard

February 18, 2016 |

Politico |

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Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire used creative financing and collaboration between businesses and the state to rise up from its industrial past and create a promising future in the tech landscaping. Developers purchased dilapidated factories and abandoned buildings and constructed updated office and commercial space for Internet and tech companies to make their way into the city, bringing young workers with them.

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